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AR Workshop Ankeny's Make It, Take It

Oct 29, 2018

Not only will attendees at the Des Moines Holiday Boutique have the opportunity to shop among hundreds of unique exhibitors, but they can also put their hands to work at the “Make It Take It” workshop!

AR Workshop® Ankeny, locally-owned by ambitious DIY’ers Jeff and Laura Reed, is a boutique DIY studio that offers hands-on classes for creating custom, charming home décor from raw materials. Laura’s love for crafting and DIY combined with Jeff’s construction knowledge and desire to one day own a business made AR Workshop a perfect fit for them. They offer instructor-led workshops where you can make anything from custom wood plans signs and canvas pillows to centerpiece boxes and canvas tote bags!

You can get a glimpse of what opportunities are available at AR Workshop Ankeny at Des Moines Holiday Boutique, which runs November 2-4, 2018, at the Iowa Events Center. You can purchase tickets here.

Whether you are planning to get ahead on gift shopping for others, or want to create a little something extra for your home, you can participate in the following projects:1. A wood sign with the Des Moines skyline (limited project supplies available) - $202. Wood slice ornaments with a variety of designs - $8 each or 3 for $20

If you are interested in learning more about AR Workshop Ankeny, visit https://www.arworkshop.com/ankeny/. You can register for a variety of classes, or hold your own private workshop, at their workshop located at 1631 SW Main Street, Suite 104 in Ankeny, Iowa.

The Des Moines Holiday Boutique will be taking over the Iowa Events Center from November 2-4, 2018. Start the holiday season off right and check out the amazing show. Get your tickets NOW!